The wrapped zongzi can also be cooked the next day, but only if it is kept in a suitable environment, otherwise the glutinous rice soaked in water will easily deteriorate.

It is suggested that the dumplings can be sealed and stored in the refrigerator if it is too late to cook on the same day. Be careful not to keep them at room temperature and keep them in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. If possible, it is best to cook them on the same day.

Soak the cooked zongzi in water or take it out. Soak it in water for a while and then take it out.

Zongzi is mainly made of glutinous rice and other ingredients. Usually, it takes 3-4 hours to cook Zongzi, and the cooked Zongzi should not be taken out immediately, but should be soaked in water for a while and then taken out, so that the taste of glutinous rice will be softer and the fragrance of Zongzi will be stronger.

The specific soaking time is about 1~2 hours. Don't soak for too long, and don't soak for one night, otherwise the dumplings will easily deteriorate and become sour, and the deteriorated dumplings will be harmful to human health.

Does zongzi need cold water after cooking? No.

You don't need cold water after cooking zongzi, but you don't need to take it out immediately. You can continue to stew it in water for a while, so that the taste of zongzi will be softer and sweeter.

If the rice dumplings are cooked in aluminum pot, they should be soaked for about 1 hour. If the rice dumplings are cooked in a pressure cooker, they should be soaked for about 20~30 minutes. Be careful not to soak overnight.

Can you add water to the rice dumplings halfway? No.

Generally, when cooking zongzi, you always add enough water at one time. It is best not to add water in the middle, especially to add cold water, and cook it directly at one time, because adding water in the middle will lead to a sharp drop in the temperature of zongzi, which will affect the taste of zongzi, such as being pinched or not soft and rotten, so it is best not to add water.

If there is no water in the process of cooking zongzi and water has to be added, boiling water can be added appropriately, and the temperature of boiled water is higher, which will have little impact on the taste of zongzi.